Yesterday the BirdieSisters competed in their 8th taekwondo tournament. It was held at Rolling Meadows High School in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Erica Jackson competed in breaking and sparring, while Myah Jackson competed in breaking.
BirdieSister Erica Jackson’s breaking was 6 breaks (elbow strike, back fist strike, round- house kick, tornado kick, reverse side kick and jumping side kick). This prove to be a winning combination. Erica placed 1st in sparring as well, winning two very tough matches.
BirdieSister Myah Jackson’s breaks were 2 tornado kicks, jumping front sap kick, reverse side kick, jumping round house kick and jumping front side kick. This combination also propelled Myah Jackson into 1st place in her breaking.
Making his first appearance at a taekwondo competition was the youngest Jackson, John. At age 4 and after only 3 weeks of lessons, John finished 2nd in his breaking group.
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The month of October may be the most challenging month of all. Getting started on the right track is important. The BirdieSisters have resumed dance practice four days a week, Taekwondo four days, piano lessons/practice, Girl Scouts, church choir/praise dance practice and three days of golf. Along with school and homework, the BirdieSisters’ days are full. The main events for this month include:
- October 3-4 – Mid-America Junior Golf tour #5 at Doral Eaglewood Resort in Itasca, IL
- October 10-11 — Mid-America Junior Golf Tour #6 Invitational at Winnetka
- October 18th – Bally’s Taekwondo Martial Arts Regional Tournament in Rolling Meadows, IL
- October 25th – Annual Youth Praise and Worship Concert at Canaan MB Church, Chicago, IL
The BirdieSisters and their little brother John plan to enjoy fall harvest festivals and “trick or treating” this month as well!
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September is here and golf season is winding down. However, the BirdieSisters are still preparing for a few fall tournaments:
- Sept. 4th – Golf Outing for CSU Woman’s Golf and Rotary Club, New Lenox, IL
- Sept. 5th – Stars & Stripes Golf Classic at St. Andrews Golf and Country Club, West Chicago, IL
- Sept. 8th – School Starts
- Sept. 12-13 — Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Legacy Tour — University Park Golf Course, University Park, IL
- Sept. 17th — Final Taekwando Black Belt Tip Testing
- Sept. 19-20 — MAJGT Mini Tour at Glendale Lake #4 — Glendale Lakes Golf Course, Glendale Heights, IL
The BirdieSisters will also resume their dance classes, piano lessons and Girl Scout meetings this month. They will also participate in their last Black Belt tip testing to gain their second degree status.
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Today the BirdieSisters received the 6th of 7 tips needed to complete their 2nd degree Blackbelt in TaeKwonDo at Bally Total Fitness in Hyde Park, Chicago.
The BirdieSisters plan to accomplish their goal of second degree Blackbelt by September of this year. They have been studying the art for almost five years now. Keep following for more updates.
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This month the Birdiesisters will have to meet some diverse challenges:
- May 15th — Taekwondo Black Belt Tip Testing
- May 16th-17th — DuPage County Classic Golf Tournament
- May 28th — Chicago Public School Golf Skills Challenge
- May 31st — Piano Recital
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The BirdieSisters are hoping that Spring is coming soon so they can get outdoors! Currently, they practice 2 hours a week at the Village of Bridgeview Sports Dome with Alexis Mihelich (amihelic@csu.edu). Alexis has taken an interest in helping the BirdieSisters refine their game. The BirdieSisters appreciate Alexis’s time and support. The BirdieSisters love having exposure to a female role model who understands the unique challenges of female golfers. The BirdieSisters also practice two days a week in their basement. Given their involvement in school, dance, Girl Scouts, Tae Kwan do, piano and church, this is about all the practice the BirdieSisters get during the school year. But lookout, things will certainly change with the temperature!
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The BirdieSisters Erica Jackson and Myah Jackson reached the 5th of seven levels, on their way to a second degree blackbelt in the martial art of Taekwondo. The BirdieSisters practice five days a week, for 50 minutes a class. It takes approximately eight weeks for them to move to the next level. They have been practicing for more than four years now.
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Erica Jackson
Biography as of October 1, 2008
Height: 4’ 6”
Weight: 70 lbs
Birthdate: May 20, 1998
Residence: Chicago, IL
Grade: 5th
Shoe size: 6 (ladies)
Shirt size: Large (child); Adult (X-Small)
Pant size: 10-12
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite animal: Dog (Yorkshire Terrier)
Favorite athlete: Tiger Woods
Favorite golf ball: Maxfli Noodle
Average Drive: 150 yds.
Special Interests: dance (tap, ballet and hip hop), music (piano), Tae Kwon do
(practicing black belt), computer, triathlon, video games
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Myah Jackson
Biography as of October 1, 2008
Height: 4’ 2”
Weight: 63 lbs
Birthdate: April 29, 2000
Residence: Chicago, IL
Grade: 3rd
Shoe size: 4 (girls)
Shirt size: Medium (child); Adult (X-Small)
Pant size: 8
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite animal: Chihuahua
Favorite athlete: Wilma Rudolph
Favorite golf ball: Maxfli Noodle
Average Drive: 130 yds.
Special Interests: dance (tap, ballet and jazz), music (piano), Tae Kwon do
(practicing black belt), computer, triathlon, reading,
writing stories
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